Legal/Regulation: Page 131


  • Who Cares About Better Buildings? A Diverse Group of Companies Answers, “We Do!”

    The Green Building Council has brought old partners back together to establish the Coalition for Better Buildings.

    Nov. 17, 2011
  • New Guide Helps State, Local Governments Create Voluntary ‘Beyond Code’ Efficiency Programs

    The Going Beyond Code Guide is designed to help state and local governments design and implement successful “beyond code” programs for new commercial and residential buildings. The goal is to help states and localities establish voluntary or mandatory programs that go well beyond traditional mini...

    Nov. 17, 2011
  • Some Believe New Austin Building Code Will Help Mom and Pop Shops

    Austin, Texas has proposed building codes that require wider sidewalks and call for buildings to be closer to sidewalks along a 3.5-mile stretch of highway. Some believe the result will be fewer cars on the road, but more bikers and pedestrians, and that those walking by would be more likely to g...

    Nov. 17, 2011
  • Botched Repair at Crystal River "A Huge Construction Negligence Case"

    Progress Energy does not appear to have been very prudent in its decision making, says Florida Public Counsel J.R. Kelly.

    Nov. 11, 2011
  • Green Jobs Summit at Greenbuild 2011 Calls for Mobilization around this Common Sense Economic Solution

    Maggie Comstock on green jobs and what she's taking away from Greenbuild

    Oct. 25, 2011
  • Why Your Board of Directors Election Vote Matters!

    Gail Vittori, LEED AP BD+C, LEED Fellow - Co-Director - Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems, GBCI Board Member.  Your vote in the USGBC Board of Directors election will help shape the future of our movement.Each year the USGBC member community has a special opportunity to influe...

    Oct. 19, 2011